Volume 2: High and Inside
The Baseball Project · 2011
46 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A lively blend of rock and storytelling that celebrates baseball's quirks and legends with wit and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Buckner’s Bolero — This track creatively recounts the infamous Bill Buckner error in the 1986 World Series, capturing both the tragedy and comedy of sports misfortune through its vivid storytelling.
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1976 — Opening the album, this song encapsulates a nostalgic look back at a pivotal baseball season, setting a tone that blends historical reflection with personal memory.
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Fair Weather Fans — This track critiques the fickle nature of sports fandom, using sharp humor and catchy melodies to explore themes of loyalty and disappointment in sports culture.
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Here Lies Carl Mays — A poignant tribute to the controversial pitcher Carl Mays, this song reflects on his legacy while intertwining themes of mortality and memory in baseball history.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines storytelling with rock elements, appealing to both music lovers and baseball fans.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent narrative structure, with each track telling a distinct story related to baseball.
- Several tracks incorporate playful instrumentation, such as the use of horns and piano, which adds a lively texture to the rock foundation.
- The lyrics often employ clever wordplay and references to baseball history, engaging listeners who appreciate both music and the sport.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- nostalgic reflections on baseball
- playful lyrics with wit
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seek intense emotional depth
- prefer fast-paced excitement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Volume 2: High and Inside is The Baseball Project's second album, following their debut, which introduced their unique fusion of rock music and baseball-themed narratives. At this point, the band had gained recognition for their clever lyrics and dedication to America's pastime, solidifying their niche within the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Wilco· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1976 3:37
- 2 Panda and the Freak 2:40
- 3 Fair Weather Fans 3:37
- 4 Don’t Call Them Twinkies 4:26
- 5 Chin Music 3:47
- 6 Buckner’s Bolero 5:45
- 7 Tony (Boston’s Chosen Son) 3:09
- 8 Ichiro Goes to the Moon 2:06
- 9 The Straw That Stirs the Drink 4:00
- 10 Look Out Mom 3:31
- 11 Pete Rose Way 2:04
- 12 Twilight of My Career 3:32
- 13 Here Lies Carl Mays 4:08
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